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Crime thriller

The Cheat (1984): Cast

The Cheat (1984) movie poster

The Cheat is a 1984 crime thriller directed by Yannick Bellon, starring Anny Duperey as Nathalie Verta, Victor Lanoux and Xavier Deluc. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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The Cheat (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Yannick Bellon
Genres
Crime , Thriller
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Cheat About?

The premise of The Cheat without spoilers.

When a gay man's body is discovered in Bordeaux, Inspector Verta takes the murder case. As he follows the trail, he becomes emotionally involved with Bernard, a talented musician who is a key suspect. Their attraction jeopardizes Verta's marriage and clouds his judgment, threatening both his personal life and the integrity of the investigation.

The Cheat Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • homosexuality
  • gay
  • gay interest
  • male prostitute
  • police
  • f rated
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Cast & crew

The Cheat Cast & Characters

Anny Duperey leads the cast as Nathalie Verta, with Victor Lanoux as Commissaire Michel Verta and Xavier Deluc as Bernard. Directed by Yannick Bellon; 34 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Yannick Bellon

More films directed by Yannick Bellon: Remembrance of Things to Come, Children of Chaos, L’Amour nu and Rape of Love.

Full filmography

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FAQ

The Cheat FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Cheat, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Cheat?

The Cheat runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was The Cheat released?

The Cheat was released on August 8, 1984.

Who directed The Cheat?

The Cheat was directed by Yannick Bellon.

More films by Yannick Bellon

Who is in the cast of The Cheat?

The Cheat stars Anny Duperey as Nathalie Verta, Victor Lanoux as Commissaire Michel Verta and Xavier Deluc as Bernard, among 34 credited actors.

Does The Cheat have a post-credit scene?

No. The Cheat has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Cheat in?

The original language of The Cheat is French.

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